16th Missouri Infantry

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William was my paternal grandmother's grandfather. He was born on April 13, 1838 in Illinois, died on June 21, 1908 in Yell County, Arkansas, at age 70, and was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Yell County, Arkansas.

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My great-great grandfather.

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My 3rd cousin Elbert Hansard (1844-1895)fought for Southern independence and after the war he became a medical doctor. He practiced medicine in Pierce City, Missouri, for over 20 years. He and his wife Addie Margaret Dickinson are both buried in Pierce City, Missouri.

He enlisted in the Missouri State Guard in June 1861, and the Confederate Army in July 1862 at Crawford Co., Arkansas, for the duration of the war. He was commissioned a First Lieutenant on 31st Aug. 1862, but signed muster rolls as 'Commanding Company'. He was mentioned as a Confederate Captain in Vol. 22, p. 405 of the Missouri Historical Review. He surrendered with the Army of the Trans-Mississippi and signed the parole of honor on June 8, 1865 dated at Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Owen Monroe Bush was my Great-Great uncle who inlisted in the Civil War in 1962 as a Private. He was wounded in the 'Battle of Lone Jack ' Missouri, and later returned to Henry County Missouri where he was appointed to Judge 'Bush'. These records have been verified and reserched by my late Mother,Beverly Bush of Los Angeles, Ca.I have taken over her roll of the family search. Anyone with additional information of this person can contact me via E-mail. Thank You!

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I am the Great-great-great grandson of Pvt James Harrison Lewis of Co D 16th Mo Inf CSA. If you have any pictures or information regarding the 16th MO Inf CSA that you would like to share, please contact me via email. Thanks

He also was with Quantrell more.

This man was my great great great grand uncle.

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also Katts and Kates

Resigned April 1864 due to injury at Prairie Grove (finger shot off) and sickness.

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This is my g-grandfather. He died in Oklahoma in 1946 at the age of 103.

Have just started my research on this relataive. Any info on the 16th Missouri infantry, company G, would be appreciated. Marci

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James was born 25 Aug. 1842 He has 7 cards in his archival file. He enlisted in Pineville, Missouri 23 June 1862 in Co G 16th Missouri Infantry [Jackman's], enlisted by Capt. Stemmons for 3 years or the war. On 15 Jan 1864 he is promoted to 3rd Corporal. Battles: Lone Jack, Prairie Grove, Helena aka Graveyard Hill, encamped at Arkadelphia, Ark. where they lost 100 men to disease. Pleasant Hill and Jenkin's Ferry. Surrendered at New Orleans La. and paroled at Shreveport, La. 8 June 1865. He was the husband of my 4th cousin 3 x removed.

My 3rd great grandfather James A. Mitchell enlisted on July 20, 1862 in Vanburen, Ark. He was captured at the battle of Pleasant Hill on April 9, 1864 and was sent to prison (haven't found where yet). On June 23, 1865 he signed an Oath of Allegiance in St. Louis, MO. I have copies of his company muster rolls, roll of prisoners of war, and oath of allegiance.

Joseph Palmer, my great grandfather, served in the 16th Regiment, Missouri Infantry. He wouldn't talk about his service so there aren't any family stories to relate about his military life. He was wounded and was granted a pension which was begun 21 Mar 1890.

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Killed 7-4-1863 at Helena, Arkansas